Trump claims Ukraine started war with Russia but facts tell a different story

President Donald Trump recently claimed Ukraine started the war with Russia, which has resulted in significant casualties. This statement contradicts the fact that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, following years of aggression starting in 2014. Trump also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not holding elections during martial law. However, Zelenskyy was elected in 2019, and elections are currently impossible due to the ongoing war and the displacement of millions of Ukrainians. Additionally, Trump inaccurately stated that Zelenskyy has a 4% approval rating. Recent data shows Zelenskyy has about 57% public trust. Trump’s claims about millions of deaths in Ukraine are also unfounded, with estimates indicating tens of thousands of military and civilian casualties.